Land Bank Commission

City of Portland Land Bank Commission Agenda The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values. Commission Members: Alaina Chormann, Daniel Herzlinger, Jon Kachmar, Joshua Barber, Michael Carey, Michael Scrameyer, Robert Foster. City Staff: Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Doug Roncarati (Public Works- Stormwater Coordinator), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive Assistant) August 13, 2025 5:00 PM On the second Wednesday of the month at 5:00 pm, the Portland Land Bank Commission will hold a meeting at Parks, Recreation, and Facilities, 212 Canco Rd. Suite A conference room. The Land Bank Commission will conduct this meeting in-person. Public comments may only be submitted in person or in writing. To submit written public comment on an agenda item, email landbank@portlandmaine.gov. Submissions must be received by 12:00 pm the day before the Land Bank Commission meeting to guarantee their inclusion in the agenda packet. All submissions must include the person's name and legal address. To help ensure your comment is submitted for the correct item, please include the name of the agenda item (see below). To view this meeting please visit the Livestream link: I. Call to Order II. Citizen Comment Period i. Public Comment Emails 7.9.25 thru 8.12.25 III. Agenda Items i. Acceptance of Meeting Minutes: a. April 9, 2025 b. July 9, 2025 ii. New Business a. Secretary's Report b. Treasurer's Report c. Hope Ave. acquisition funding request d. Sumner Court purchase proposal e. Officer Appointment vote iii. Old Business iv. Communications and Parcel Updates a. Parks Division Report Page 1 City of Portland Land Bank Commission Agenda The Land Bank Commission is responsible for identifying and protecting open space resources with the city of Portland. The Commission seeks to preserve a balance between development and conservation of open space important for wildlife, ecological, environmental, scenic or outdoor recreational values. b. Parks Commission Report c. Project Assignments d. Murray Street v. Commissioner requests for Agenda Items IV. Adjournment Page 2 To the Portland Land Bank Commission, Protect Presumpscot is a North Deering Portland based nonprofit currently representing 120+ members, mostly from the neighborhood adjacent to the 1 Hope Ave parcel, but also including residents of the Greater Portland area. Our mission is “to advocate for a reasonable balance of low impact development and land conservation in areas of consequence to the Presumpscot River Preserve (PRP), the adjacent section of the Presumpscot River, and nearby sections of the Portland Trails network”. Since the 1 Hope Ave parcel is directly uphill from the PRP, Protect Presumpscot has taken an interest in the most recent development proposal by GenX Capital Partners LLC and the ensuing foreclosure auction currently scheduled for Friday August 15th at 11am on the property. Protect Presumpscot is in strong support of recent Land Bank interest and activity related to acquiring the 1 Hope Ave parcel for conservation. You may recall that Protect Presumpscot submitted a community letter last fall ahead of the November Land Bank meeting with the support of its 120+ members in addition to numerous in-person testimonies given by members of both Protect Presumpscot and Friends of the Presumpscot River encouraging the Land Bank’s conservation efforts of the 1 Hope Ave parcel. Protect Presumpscot maintains serious concerns around development occurring on the 1 Hope Ave parcel, including: ● A heightened risk of landslide associated with the parcel due to the likely presence of the Presumpscot Formation. The Presumpscot Formation is a glacial-marine deposit unique to the Greater Portland area consisting of specific soil layers, most having significant clay content making them poorly draining. Most notable is the slippery viscous clay layer typically present deep below top soil layers, and which is the root cause of most of the landslides in the area. A recent high intensity soil survey conducted on the 1 Hope Ave parcel as part of permitting activity for the previous development proposal discovered 9 unique topsoil types consistent with the Presumpscot Formation. Additionally, historic soil boring sites adjacent to the parcel’s northwest boundary taken during the construction of the Falmouth Spur highway were positive for the characteristic viscous clay layer of the Presumpscot Formation. In order to properly identify regions of landslide concern on the parcel, recent state guidelines require soil boring surveys be conducted in a 150ft grid pattern necessitating over 50 sites be surveyed on the 1 Hope Ave parcel. The risk of a landslide on the 1 Hope Ave parcel would only be exacerbated by the removal of soil securing vegetation, the added weight of construction materials including roads and foundations, vibration from heavy machinery operating during construction activities, and moisture from planned wetponds filtering down into the slippery clay layer. You may recall the recent Westbrook landslide of 2020, just a few miles upstream from the 1 Hope Parcel, in which a portion of the Presumpscot Riverbank slid into and temporarily blocked the Presumpscot River prompting the town of Westbrook to declare a state of emergency. Similar construction activities and conditions existed there and were cited as the assumed cause of that landslide. Page 3 ● The high intensity soil survey which identified 9 distinct soil types described all 9 of those soils as “poorly draining” and “unsuitable for development”. The only mitigation listed in the solids report under the management section for these soils is “removal and replacement with structural fill”. Meaning, anywhere roads or structures would be placed, which for a major site development could cover the majority of the 13+ acre parcel, existing soil would need to be removed down to bedrock, likely 20-30ft deep in some locations, and replaced with sand and gravel. At a Portland Planning Board workshop last October, Planning Board Members described this as a “mass wasting event”. The economic expense alone of such a mitigation should render development on this parcel nearly infeasible. The environmental impacts of such a mitigation would likely have serious negative consequences to the surrounding ecosystem: consider the need to clearcut the lot in order to remove the problematic soils, leading to increased erosion into the PRP and the Presumscot River. ● Erosion caused by poorly designed wet ponds damaging the PRP and Presumpscot River. The poorly draining soils present on the 1 Hope Ave parcel necessitate that any stormwater retention ponds be wet ponds relying on evaporation for water removal. Not only would these ponds increase load and water saturation on the subsurface soils, which if the viscous clay layer isn’t removed would heighten the risk of pond embankment failure, these ponds would also be more likely to overfill during major storm events. The ponds planned for the previous development proposal were positioned up against the steep embankment boundary with the PRP. Concerns persisted throughout the development proposal review of wet pond designs non-compliant to code, heightening the risk of pond failure, on top of routine overflow discharging into the PRP causing serious damage. ● A neglectful or irresponsible developer refusing to mitigate damages to the PRP and Presumpscot River caused by mistakes made during permitting or construction activities. Mistakes inevitably happen during construction. With the 1 Hope Ave parcel just uphill from the PRP and within 500ft of the Presumpscot River, construction mistakes have the potential to cause significant collateral damage. This concern materialized during the most recent development proposal when a soil boring survey was conducted as part of permitting activity. Heavy machinery trespassed on City land, felled trees on the PRP, and damaged a section of Portland Trails. GenX agreed to a consent judgement in the amount of $11,600 as remediation, but then defaulted on payment despite a 6 month payment timeframe, multiple requests for extensions, a motion for contempt of court filed against them by the City, and multiple ensuing court hearings at which they failed to appear. The fine is still outstanding, the damage caused by this incident is still unremedied, and a lien for collection has been filed by the City against the 1 Hope Ave parcel. ● Construction debris blowing onto the PRP and into the Presumpscot River. Similar to situations that occurred with the recent Brandy Lane development less than 100 yards from the 1 Hope Ave parcel: If a neglectful, or irresponsible developer doesn’t insist on contractors keeping the construction site free of loose debris, it could easily pollute the nearby environment, which again includes the PRP and the Presumpscot River. Additionally, public testimony to the Portland Planning board from Saco residents Page 4  suggests that GenX is particularly sloppy when it comes to maintaining clean construction sites and employing considerate contractors. A Saco resident named Kevin Leary mentioned that during GenX's Saco Cottages project a few years ago, he routinely needed to clean construction trash and debris out of his abutting farm's growing fields, ultimately requiring a property line fence to protect his land. ● Diminishing the natural experience of recreational activities on the PRP. The previous 1 Hope Ave development proposal had condo units positioned directly up against the minimum 25ft boundary stepback requirements meaning units would be within 500ft of the main PRP river trail and as close as 50ft from the Hope Ave Connector Trail and North Loop Trail. Protect Presumpscot believes this scale of development would have had a deleterious effect on the natural and pristine experience of using the Portland Trails network in this section of the PRP. As you may know, the most recent owner of the 1 Hope Ave parcel went into foreclosure and the property is headed to auction. Protect Presumpscot has been advised that foreclosure proceedings like this typically take 9 to 12 months to resolve through the courts. That the auction of the 1 Hope Ave parcel has been scheduled to occur roughly a month after it went into foreclosure makes one question whether there is some pre-existing framework in place to help facilitate a much more expedient foreclosure process. Furthermore, that the development proposal by GenX is still reflects as Active on the Portland Planning website is worrisome. The public understands that there have been no good faith efforts made by the applicant to “diligently pursue” the permit because requests for three specific pieces of material (proof of Right, Title, and Interest (RTI), an updated technical and financial capacity letter, and proof of payment of the fine) made by the Portland Planning Board at the March 11th hearing have all gone unanswered. This exceeds the 120 day period of inactivity stipulated in Maine’s land use codes, which should ordinarily force the permit to be considered “null and void”. Protect Presumpscot is concerned that GenX is using this rapid foreclosure and auction process as a tactic to clear previous outstanding debts and limit the time other interested parties have to conduct their own due diligence on the parcel in an attempt to repurchase the parcel along with a clean release deed, claim they are also purchasing the associated development rights of the still unclosed development permit application, and continue to advance their major site development proposal for the 1 Hope Ave parcel. Please recall that in the over 2 years since this development proposal was initiated, code and rules governing development in the state of Maine have changed substantially. Specifically, Low Impact Development Standards (LIDS) were codified at the beginning of this year. These standards were enacted to protect our environment among other goals, so we strongly believe LIDS should apply to any potential development on the 1 Hope Ave parcel given the riskiness of the soils and the consequences of substandard execution. However, if the current development permit is not closed by Portland Planning, then GenX, or another developer could circumvent these new standards and build out ecologically damaging development. For this reason, it is imperative that the 1 Hope Ave parcel not be repurchased by GenX, or another developer. Protect Presumpscot implores the Land Bank to work quickly and decisively, Page 5 along with other partners like Trust for Public Land, to make a strong attempt to purchase the parcel for conservation. We feel this is the only way to truly protect this parcel, the fragile PRP directly downhill from this parcel, and the adjacent section of the Presumpscot River. In service of conservation of this parcel, how can we be of assistance? Many Protect Presumpscot members have offered to assist with fundraising, research, grant writing, and more. We are excited to form a working relationship with the Land Bank to ensure it or some other land conservation entity can enter a bid for the 1 Hope Ave parcel at the upcoming auction and that enough funding has been pledged so that the land conservation bid is the winning one. Thank you for your time, efforts, and service to the City of Portland. Protect Presumpscot In partnership, Protect Presumpscot Cosigned by: Alexandra Peacock Garsoe Drive Alison Mickey Crestview Drive Amanda Benak Alice Street Amanda Kabantu Hope Avenue Angel Soutuyo Hope Avenue Anna Louise Englund Hope Avenue Anthony Derrig Hope Avenue Anthony Robb Hope Avenue Audrey Gagne Hope Avenue Benjamin Haber Hope Avenue Beth Katz Hope Avenue Bill St. Laurence Curtis Road Page 6 Blake Kastle Hope Avenue Bob Macdonald Alice Court Bob Milliken Alice Court Brady Freeman Alice Court Brenda Downs Hope Lane Bronwyn Sewell Hope Avenue Bryan Carter Whaleboat Road Caitlyn Hanley Hope Avenue Carissa Robb Hope Avenue Caroline Viall Whaleboat Road Carrie Haber Hope Avenue Charles Cathcart Garsoe Drive Cheryl Sarno Saco Cottages Chris Harmon Curtis Road Chris Hegstrom Alice Street Christopher Cathcart Garsoe Drive Colleen Craig Summit Street Dan Downey Alice Street David Bates Abby Lane David Hesselink Hope Avenue Davina Kabantu Hope Avenue Deb Whitworth Hope Avenue Emily Anne Garland Abby Lane Erez Katz Hope Avenue Eric Kenney Rustic Lane Erika Myer Caron Street Gavin Goodall Preserve User Gemima Motema Hope Avenue Gen Macdonald Alice Court Glen Mayberry Carter Street Gloria LaBrecque Alice Street Grace Stacey Hope Avenue Gren Freeman Alice Court Henry Downs Hope Lane Hillary Weimont Basket Lane Ian McGinley Basket Lane Jake Hunnewell Whaleboat Road James Freeman Alice Court James Macisso Hope Avenue Jamie Rice Alice Court Janet Parker Whaleboat Road Jason Cole Hope Avenue Jenna Harmon Curtis Road Jennifer Gagner Hope Avenue Page 7 Jeremy Harmon Curtis Road Jerry Rawcliffe Summit Street Jesse Pinchoff Whaleboat Road Jessica Karp Christy Road Jessica Myer Crestview Drive Jona Rice Alice Court Josh Hunnewell Whaleboat Road Josh Labrecque Hope Avenue Joshua Barton Alice Court Kasey Cole Hope Avenue Katherine Maxsimic Rustic Lane Kathleen Kelly Abby Lane Kathleen McGinley Basket Lane Katie Milliken Alice Court Kevin Noonan Carter Street Kristen Giancotti Hope Avenue Kristin Harmon Curtis Road Laurie Downey Alice Street Laurie Hesselink Hope Avenue Leslie Silk-Champagne Hope Avenue Libby Derrig Hope Avenue Lindsay Macisso Hope Avenue Lisa McCafferty Caron Street Lisa Noonan Carter Street Liz Freeman Alice Court Lorna Blackmer Basket Lane Marco Giancotti Hope Avenue Mark Arienti Hope Avenue Mary Beyer Alice Street Matt Drew Crestview Drive Megan Drew Crestview Drive Melissa Soutuyo Hope Avenue Michael Pierter Garsoe Drive Michael Saucier Basket Lane Mitch Petracca Garsoe Drive Morgan Myer Crestview Drive Nathan Barr Hope Avenue Nick Peterson Curtis Road Nikki Hegstrom Alice Street Owen Freeman Alice Court Pam Lyden Hope Avenue Peter Myer Caron Street Rachel Petracca Garsoe Drive Robert Benak Alice Street Page 8 Robert Pineau Crestview Drive Ronnie Crosby Hope Avenue Sara Goodall Preserve User Sally Richardson Alice Court Scott Bowe Hope Avenue Scott Stacey Hope Avenue Sean Macdonald Alice Court Sharon Smalley Garsoe Drive Sheila Mayberry Carter Street Stephen Champagne Hope Avenue Stephanie Noyes Lower Falls Rd, Falmouth Steve Gagne Hope Avenue Steve Smalley Garsoe Drive Su Rawcliffe Summit Street Susan Pierter Garsoe Drive Susan Pineau Crestview Drive Taryn Macdonald Alice Court Tessa Peterson Curtis Road Theodore Hanley Hope Avenue Tim Viall Whaleboat Road Wendy Cathcart Garsoe Drive Wendy Harmon Curtis Road Will Plumley Main Street, Windham William Noyes Lower Falls Rd, Falmouth Page 9 City of Portland | Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management Ethan Hipple, Director Alex Marshall, Director of Parks Division Commission April 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes This meeting was recorded and is available to watch on the Agendas and Meetings Portal here: https://portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7477/media Present Commission Members: Alaina Chormann, Baxter Miatke, Daniel Herzlinger, Evan Ferguson-Hull, Jon Kachmar, Michael Scrameyer, and Simon Rucker. Not Present: Michael Carey, Robert Foster Staff: Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive Assistant) Call to Order-.J. Kachmar called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm General Citizen Comment Period- Anne Reid from the Trust for Public Land, Hope Ave. parcel Agenda Items Acceptance of Meeting Minutes: February 12, 2024 Motion to accept meeting minutes: The motion was made by S. Rucker and seconded by B. Miatke. Passed: 7-0 with 1 abstain New Business Secretary's Report- Google Drive update and purpose of the commissioners utilizing the shared drive. J. Kachmar reminds everyone to update their assignments. Treasurer's Report- B. Miatke provides update on land bank financials. Zero expenses since the February meeting. Cash on hand $444,817.27. No changes since the Annual Report. Estimated bonded amounts still yet to come put the total estimated available $547,217.27. Old Business Hope Ave-M. Carey has had communication with the broker. Premature to order an appraisal, 212 Canco Road, Suite A, Portland, Maine 04103 | parkscommission@portlandmaine.gov Page 10 something in writing is needed before due diligence proceeds.. Discussions will continue. The current planning application is no longer active. Lack of clarity of the property ownership due to the LLC. The Trust for Public Land is interested in helping with the acquisition of this property. No verbal or written agreements with the property owner. Redlon-M. Carey has sent a letter of interest to the owner of the Berry parcels. The landowner is unresponsive. B. Miatke recommends removing Redlon from the acquisitions list line item on the budget. No action taken. 0 Gray Rd..- J. Kachmar provides project update. Two city-owned parcels will be marketed for development for housing. If sold, the money would go into the housing fund. The Land Bank is ready if needed. University Park- Development has begun on the property adjacent to the city-owned property. Staff is monitoring regularly to make sure there is no impact on city land. Communications and Updates Parks Division report- E Hipple provides a Parks Division update. Encampment report has low numbers due to the park ranger's enforcement of city ordinances. 5-25 encampments removed weekly. Private property continues to be an issue with encampments. Parks Commission report- R. Foster is not in attendance. Green Space Gathering is being broken down into two separate events. Friends and neighborhood associations have been invited to the May Parks Commission meeting, which will be CIP-focused. There is a June event being planned called Party in the Park. Details forthcoming. Commissioner Requests for Agenda Items ●​ Redlon Woods ●​ Property assignment review ●​ Murray St. Letter of interest update ●​ Boat launch ●​ Field trip meeting plan Adjournment 212 Canco Road, Suite A, Portland, Maine 04103 | parkscommission@portlandmaine.gov Page 11 City of Portland | Parks, Recreation and Facilities Management Ethan Hipple, Director Alex Marshall, Director of Parks Land Bank Commission July 9, 2025 Meeting Minutes This meeting was recorded and is available to watch on the Agendas and Meetings Portal. Here: https://portlandme.portal.civicclerk.com/event/7480/media Present Commission Members: Alaina Chormann, Jon Kachmar, Joshua Barber. Robert Foster. Not Present: Daniel Herzlinger, Michael Carey, Michael Scrameyer. Staff: Ethan Hipple (Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Director), Doug Roncarati (Public Works Stormwater Coordinator), Jessica Teesdale (PRF Sr. Executive Assistant) Call to Order: J. Kachmar called the meeting to order at 5:02 pm General Citizen Comment Period- None Agenda Items Acceptance of Meeting Minutes: April 9, 2025 Motion to accept meeting minutes: The motion was made by R. Foster and seconded by J.Barber Did not pass: 2 yes votes, 0 no votes, and 2 abstentions. ●​ Due to low attendance and abstentions, the April 9th agenda did not pass and will be added to the next meeting agenda. New Business- a. Officer Appointments- D. Herzlinger was nominated to be the Land Bank Secretary and R. Foster was nominated as Treasurer. Votes for these officers were deferred until the next meeting. b. Secretary's Report-The secretary's seat is currently vacant. c. Treasurer's Report- The treasurer's seat is currently vacant Old Business-None Communications and Updates 212 Canco Road, Suite A, Portland, Maine 04103 | parkscommission@portlandmaine.gov Page 12 a. Parks Division Report-E. Hipple provided an update on the current projects taking place on Land Bank properties: ●​ The Stroudwater Park Boat Launch project is funded and has been assigned to Jen DeRice as project manager. Fall bid and Spring installation expected. ●​ The Stroudwater Bridge project is fully funded and has been submitted to purchasing and is in line to go out to bid. ●​ Portland Youth Corps is in session, doing conservation education and community service, focusing its efforts in North Deering Park ●​ Three full-time and six seasonal park rangers on staff. Weekly encampment report provided to the City Manager and City Council. b. Parks Commission Report-R. Foster provided an update on the Party in the Park event that was hosted by the Parks Commission on June 18th at Payson Park. The Parks Commission did not meet in July. Commissioner Requests for Agenda Items ●​ Review the project list and reassign ●​ Sumner Court property purchase proposal ●​ University Park- rustic play features ●​ Officer Appointment voting ●​ Water resources: Capisic watershed ●​ Fall Brook and Dole Brook Management Plan Adjournment 212 Canco Road, Suite A, Portland, Maine 04103 | parkscommission@portlandmaine.gov Page 13 Hope Avenue Parcels Open_Space Hope Avenue Parcels 0.4mi Maine GeoLibrary | USGS The National Map: National Boundaries Dataset, 3DEP Elevation Program, Geographic Names Information System, National Hydrography Dataset, National Land Cover Database, National Structures Dataset, and National Transportation Dataset; USGS Global Ecosystems; U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line data; USFS Road Data; Natural Earth Data; U.S. Department of State Humanitarian Information Unit; and NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, U.S. Coastal Relief Model. Data refreshed May, 2020. Page 14 PROPERTY INFORMATION PACKAGE Our 8,794th Auction Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97 13.27+/- Acre Residential Development Parcel North Deering 1 Hope Ave, Portland, Maine Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11AM Page 15 July 18, 2025 Dear Prospective Bidder: Keenan Auction Company, Inc. would like to announce Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97: Real estate consists of a 13.27+/- acre residential development parcel bordered by the Presumpscot River Preserve on 3-sides. The auction will be held on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11AM on premises. Please find our detailed Property Information Package enclosed for your review. The above property is subject to a $25,000 deposit (non-refundable as to the highest bidder) in CASH or CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS made payable to the Keenan Auction Company, Inc. (deposited with Auctioneer as a qualification to bid), increased to 10% of the purchase price within 5 calendar days of sale, with balance due and payable within 30 days from date of auction. The property will be sold by public auction subject to all outstanding municipal assessments. Conveyance of the property will be by release deed. All other terms will be announced at the public sale. Keenan Auction Company, Inc. is committed to providing you with comprehensive information concerning this property. Our staff is readily available to assist you with any questions you may have regarding this property or the auction process. Thank you for your interest in this property and we look forward to seeing you on the day of the sale. Sincerely, KEENAN AUCTION COMPANY, INC. Enc. "This agency represents the Seller's interests and, as such, has a fiduciary duty to disclose to the Seller information, which is material to the sale, acquired from the Buyer or any other source." Page 16  Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97 13.27+/- Acre Residential Development Parcel North Deering 1 Hope Ave, Portland, Maine Prepared for: Titan Funding, LLC Prepared by: Keenan Auction Company, Inc. Page 17  Table of Contents Agency Relationships (Form 3) ................................................................................. 1 Disclaimer ................................................................................................................. 2 Advertisement ........................................................................................................... 3 Notice of Mortgagee’s Sale of Real Estate ............................................................... 4 Property Summary .................................................................................................... 5 Location Map ............................................................................................................ 6 Flood Map ................................................................................................................. 7 Zoning Map ............................................................................................................... 8 Land Use Code ......................................................................................................... 9 Tax Map .................................................................................................................... 15 Assessment Information ........................................................................................... 17 Municipal Information ................................................................................................ 18 Property Disclosure Form will be provided prior to the auction. Enclosures: Purchase and Sale Agreement Exhibit A – Legal Description Terms and Conditions of Sale Plan Available Online: City of Portland Land Use Code Click Here Plan Click Here Note: Please use page number in lower right hand corner of page Page 18  1 Page 19  DISCLAIMER ATTENTION PROSPECTIVE BIDDER THE INFORMATION SET FORTH IN THIS PROPERTY INFORMATION PACKAGE IS BELIEVED TO BE CORRECT AND COMPLETE. HOWEVER, THE KEENAN AUCTION COMPANY, INC. AND THE SELLER OF THIS PROPERTY AND ITS AGENTS/REPRESENTATIVES MAKE NO WARRANTIES AS TO THE ACCURACY, TRUTHFULNESS AND COMPLETENESS OF THIS INFORMATION. PRIOR TO THE AUCTION, PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS SHOULD MAKE SUCH INVESTIGATION, AS THEY DEEM APPROPRIATE. 2 Page 20  Advertisement Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97 13.27+/- Acre Residential Development Parcel Adjacent to Presumpscot River Preserve 1 Hope Ave., North Deering PORTLAND, MAINE Auction Date: Friday, August 15, 2024 at 11AM On Premises Real Estate: Consists of a 13.27+/- acre parcel located in the RN-1 (Neighborhood Residential) zone. The lot is bordered on 3 sides by the Presumpscot River Preserve that provides forested walking trails and river frontage. The wooded site has 192.25+/- ft. of frontage on Hope Avenue and has a generally level topography. The neighborhood consists of higher end homes of traditional architecture. The location is conveniently located to all North Deering services and the Maine Turnpike and Falmouth Spur. Public water and sewer are available to the site. Reference Tax Map 448, Block A, Lot 1, Map 449, Block A, Lot 2 and Map 390, Block A, Lot 1. Broker Participation Available – Contact Auctioneer to Qualify Terms: A $25,000 deposit (nonrefundable as to highest bidder) in CASH or CERTIFIED U.S. FUNDS, made payable to the Keenan Auction Co., Inc. (deposited with the Auctioneer as a qualification to bid), increased to 10% of the purchase price within 5 calendar days, with balance due and payable within 30 days from date of auction. The property will be sold by public auction subject to all outstanding municipal assessments. All other terms will be announced at the public sale. For a Property Information Package visit KeenanAuction.com or call (207) 885-5100 and request by auction #24-97. Richard J. Keenan rd th #236. Our 53 Year and 8,794 Auction. 3 Page 21  NOTICE OF MORTGAGEE'S SALE OF REAL ESTATE By virtue of and in execution of the Power of Sale contained in a Mortgage and Security Agreement, dated November 9, 2023, given by 338 Falmouth Foreside Partners LLC to Titan Funding, LLC (hereinafter the “Mortgage”), which Mortgage was recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 40473, Page 14, for breach of the conditions of said Mortgage and for the purpose of foreclosing the same, there will be sold at Public Sale at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, August 15, 2025 at 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103, all and singular the premises described in said Mortgage, to wit: The real property described in Exhibit A to the Mortgage recorded in Book 40473, Page 14 of the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds. Street Address: 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103 Terms of Sale: The real property, above-described, will be sold “AS IS, WHERE IS” WITHOUT ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, as to the condition of the property or the status of title. Keenan Auction Company will conduct the auction and will accept bids on the property. Titan Funding, LLC will sell the property to the party who has the highest bid. A deposit, in cash or certified funds, is required in order to bid. The deposit is Twenty-Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00), which amount shall be increased to equate to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price within five (5) calendar days of the date of public sale. Certified checks must be made payable to Keenan Auction Company. The deposits of the successful bidder will be retained by Keenan Auction Company as non- refundable, non-interest bearing down payment(s) to be applied to the purchase price. Titan Funding, LLC reserves the right to submit a credit bid. The bidder to whom the property is sold must sign a purchase and sale agreement with Titan Funding, LLC calling for a closing on or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of public sale, at which time the balance will be due in cash or by certified or cashier's check (or equivalent) payable to Titan Funding, LLC, which will then deliver a duly executed Quitclaim Deed Without Covenant for the real property. In the event that the highest bidder fails to close pursuant to the purchase and sale agreement, the deposit will be retained by Titan Funding, LLC and the premises may be sold to the next highest bidder or through such other process as allowed by law. Titan Funding, LLC reserves the right to modify or add to the terms of sale. Other terms and conditions of sale, including additions to or modifications of the terms set forth above, will be announced at the sale. Further information regarding the property may be obtained by contacting Christopher L. Brooks, Esq. of Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon at 1-207-253-0517. Dated: July 17, 2025 TITAN FUNDING, LLC /s/ Christopher L. Brooks, Esq. 4 Page 22  Property Summary 1 Hope Avenue, Portland, ME  Property Size – 13.27+/- Acres  Surveyed – Yes  Zone – RN-1 (Neighborhood Residential)  Utilities – Public Water & Sewer, Electric, Cable/Internet at Street  Street Frontage – 192.25+/- Feet on Hope Avenue  Mortgage Deed – Book 40473, Page 14 Cumberland County Registry of Deeds  Recorded Plan – Plan Book 206, Page 412 Cumberland County Registry of Deeds  Assessor’s Reference – Map 448, Block A, Lot 1, Map 449, Block A, Lot 2 and Map 390, Block A, Lot 1  Owner of Record – 338 Falmouth Foreside Partners, LLC  Primary Adjacent Land Owner – City of Portland, Presumpscot River Preserve Walking Trails  Neighborhood – North Deering 5 Page 23  Location Map (Boundary Lines Are Approximate) 6 Page 24 Flood Map 7 Page 25 Zoning Map 8 Page 26 Land Use Code 9 Page 27  10 Page 28  11 Page 29  12 Page 30  13 Page 31  14 Page 32  Tax Map [Map 448, Block A, Lot 1, Map 449, Block A, Lot 2 and Map 390, Block A, Lot 1] 15 Page 33  16 Page 34 Assessment Information 17 Page 35  Municipal Information Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97 1 Hope Ave, Portland, Maine Tax Map 448, Block A, Lot 1 (primary) Map 449, Block A, Lot 2 Map 390, Block A, Lot 1 FY2025 Mill Rate $15.01 Per $1,000.00 Percent of Valuation at Market 90% FY2025 TAX VALUE: Land $503,800 Building 0 Total Value $503,800 FY2025 ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES: $7,562.041 REAL ESTATE TAXES DUE: as of 8/15/25 2024 $4,155.00 2025 $7,995.06 FY2026 TAX VALUE: Land $1,014,200 Building 0 Total Value $1,014,200 FY2026 ESTIMATED ANNUAL REAL ESTATE TAXES: $15,223.14 PUBLIC WATER: NA (goes by property) PUBLIC SEWER: NA (goes by property) The above information was obtained from the Portland City Hall. For further details on municipal information please contact the City Hall at 207-874-8300. 1 FY2025 taxes were due 10/18/24 and 3/14/25. FY2026 tax bill hopefully will go out in September and most likely due in October 2025 & March 2026. 18 Page 36  PURCHASE AND SALE AGREEMENT AGREEMENT made this 15th day of August, 2025, by and between Titan Funding, LLC, with a mailing address of 2701 NW Boca Raton Blvd., Suite 105, Boca Raton, Florida 33431 and __________________________________________ of ________________________________ (“Buyer”). 1. Real Property: Titan Funding, LLC hereby agrees to sell, pursuant to the authority granted to it through the Power of Sale clause in the Mortgage and Security Agreement held by Titan Funding, LLC, given by 338 Falmouth Foreside Partners, LLC and recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds in Book 40473, Page 14 (hereinafter the “Mortgage”), and the Buyer hereby agrees to buy a certain lot or parcel of land with any buildings thereon, situated at 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine 04103 (the “Property”), being the same premises as referenced in the above Mortgage. 2. Purchase Price: Buyer hereby agrees to pay the sum of ____________________ Dollars ($_________________) as follows: Twenty Five Thousand Dollars ($25,000.00) at the time of execution of this Agreement, said amount to be paid in cash, certified check, or cashier's check, which amount shall be increased to equate to ten percent (10%) of the purchase price within five (5) calendar days of the date of public sale1, which amounts shall be nonrefundable down payments, and the balance is due at the time of the closing in cash, certified check or cashier's check. Should Buyer fail to make the payment of the balance due by the closing date, the down payments will be forfeited by Buyer and retained by Titan Funding, LLC and Titan Funding, LLC reserves all of its rights in law and equity against Buyer. 3. Closing: Buyer and Titan Funding, LLC agree to close this transaction at the offices of Drummond, Woodsum & MacMahon, 84 Marginal Way, Suite 600, Portland, Maine 04101, or such other location agreed upon by Titan Funding, LLC and Buyer on or before the thirtieth (30th) day following the date of the public sale, with Buyer delivering the balance of the purchase price to Titan Funding, LLC. The Buyer shall, at his/her/its cost, pay all applicable real estate transfer taxes, including any transfer tax assessed to Titan Funding, LLC, so that Buyer shall pay Four and 40/100 Dollars ($4.40) per thousand dollars or fraction thereof of the purchase price. 4. Title: Titan Funding, LLC agrees to convey its interest in the Property by Quitclaim Deed Without Covenant to be delivered at closing subject to all existing easements, restrictions, encumbrances or other matters which may or may not be of record. Buyer acknowledges that the Property is being sold “as is, where is, without recourse” and that no representations are made by Titan Funding, LLC or its representatives as to the marketability or insurability of title and the condition thereof. Buyer acknowledges he/she/it is purchasing the Property subject to the following encumbrances: 1 Must be received by 4:00 p.m. on the deadline by Keenan Auction Company, Inc., 2063 Congress Street, Portland, Maine 04102. Page 37 Purchase & Sale Agreement Auction 25-97 Page 2 a. Relevant state, municipal, Federal laws, regulations and ordinances. b. Any conditions or state of facts, which would be disclosed by inspection of the Property and/or an accurate engineering survey (including the exact geographic location of the Property). c. Persons in possession and those claiming under leases for a term less than two years. d. Unrecorded mechanics liens. e. The existence of any violation of State, Municipal or Federal environmental laws or ordinances and the existence of any liens resulting therefrom which are not recorded within the chain of title in the Registry of Deeds for the county in which the Property is located. f. The Buyer shall be responsible for compliance with, application for, renewal and transfer of any and all approvals, orders, and permits issued by the State of Maine and the City of Portland, if applicable. Titan Funding, LLC makes no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the validity, existence, renewability, transferability, or necessity of any such permits, order, or approvals. g. Taxes assessed and payable that may or may not be liened and which are due and payable or not yet due and payable, and for subsequent years. h. Title to and rights of the public and others entitled thereto in and to those portions of the lots lying within the bounds of adjacent streets, roads, and ways. i. All rights, restrictions, encumbrances, covenants, rights of way, easements, reservations, conditions, agreements, and limitations as described in the instruments recorded in the Cumberland County Registry of Deeds. j. Rights of tenants, if any. 5. Taxes and Assessments: All unpaid taxes, utility fees and assessments, plus interest fees and costs including, but not limited to, real property taxes, personal property taxes, sewer and water assessments and all applicable real estate transfer taxes including any transfer tax assessed to Titan Funding, LLC as Seller are the responsibility of the Buyer. 6. Risk of Loss: The risk of loss or damage to said Property by fire or otherwise until the closing is assumed by Buyer. 7. Broker: Titan Funding, LLC and Buyer hereby agree that there is no real estate broker involved in this transaction, and that no one is due a commission for this sale, unless such broker was disclosed and agreed upon between Titan Funding, LLC and Buyer at the time of auction. If applicable, the real estate broker is: _________________________________________. 8. Back up Contract: Buyer acknowledges that Titan Funding, LLC may enter into a back-up contract or contracts with other bidders at auction. If Buyer fails to close as required under this Page 38 Purchase & Sale Agreement Auction 25-97 Page 3 Agreement, Titan Funding, LLC, at its option, may then sell the Property to the party that was the next highest bidder at auction able to close, proceed with a subsequent public auction of the Property, or otherwise proceed with any other commercially reasonable method of sale of the Property. 9. Default: In the event that Titan Funding, LLC defaults under this Agreement, Buyer’s sole remedy at law and equity shall be the return of its/his/her down payment(s). In the event that Buyer defaults under this Agreement, Titan Funding, LLC shall have all available rights and remedies at law and equity. 10. No Representations: No representations or warranties of any kind are made with respect to the Property, including, without limitation, its condition or any use to which it may be put. The Property is being sold on an “as is”, “where is,” “without recourse,” “with all defects” basis, and any and all warranties, express, implied or otherwise, including, without limitation, the warranties of habitability, merchantability, marketability, insurability and fitness for any purpose, are hereby disclaimed. No representation or warranty is made as to the compliance of the Property with any laws, rules, regulations or ordinances, including zoning, environmental, or hazardous waste laws. Titan Funding, LLC, its agents and attorneys shall have no responsibility or liability for the loss of use of the Property, loss of time, inconvenience, commercial loss and/or any incidental or consequential damage, loss or injury. Buyer is not entitled to rely on any representations or warranties regarding the Property not embodied in this Agreement, and any such representations or warranties have not been authorized by Titan Funding, LLC or its agents and attorneys. 11. Possession: Buyer shall be entitled to possession at closing, or as otherwise agreed to in writing by Titan Funding, LLC. 12. Enforcement and Choice of Law: This instrument is to be construed and interpreted under the laws of the State of Maine, and sets forth the entire agreement between the parties. The determination of any claim, dispute or disagreement, which may arise out of the interpretation, performance or breach of this Agreement, shall be resolved in the courts of Cumberland County, State of Maine. In the event that Buyer breaches the terms of this agreement and Titan Funding, LLC hires an attorney to enforce its rights under this agreement, Buyer shall be liable to Titan Funding, LLC for its attorneys’ fees and costs. Page 39 Purchase & Sale Agreement Auction 25-97 Page 4 IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have signed this Agreement on the day and year written above. TITAN FUNDING, LLC: ______________________________ By: ___________________________ Its: ___________________________ Address: BUYER: ______________________________ Social Security # By: ___________________________ Tax ID # _____________________ Its: ___________________________ Telephone No. _____________________ Page 40 Page 41 Page 42 Page 43 Page 44 Page 45 Page 46  Terms and Conditions of Sale Real Estate Foreclosure Auction 25-97 13.27+/- Acre Development Parcel – North Deering 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine Friday, August 15, 2025 at 11AM 1. Date/Place of Sale: The Property shall be sold, subject to these terms and conditions, on Friday, August 15, 2025 commencing at 11:00 a.m. at 1 Hope Avenue a/k/a 0 Hope Avenue, Portland, Maine. 2. Terms of Sale: a. The sale is subject to all of those terms set forth in the advertisements of the public sale, including, but not limited to, the terms set forth below. Additional terms may be announced orally at the time of the sale. b. The Property shall be sold subject to and with the benefit of all development rights, easements, appurtenances, restrictive covenants, rights of way of record, and any easements, restrictions and rights of way which are of record or which are visible upon the face of the earth or as set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement, a copy of which is available from the auctioneer. c. The Real Estate (the “Property”) will be sold "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS." Titan Funding, LLC (the “Seller”) assumes that bidders have inspected the Property prior to the sale. The Property is offered for sale "AS IS, WHERE IS, AND WITH ALL FAULTS" unrepaired and without any express or implied warranties of any kind or nature. Square footage dimensions are approximate and should be independently verified prior to bidding. The Seller, its agents and subagents, assume no liability for errors or omissions in these Terms and Conditions of Sale or in any of the property listings or advertising materials, or in any representations made by any party. Although information has been obtained from sources deemed reliable, the auctioneer makes no guarantees as to the accuracy of the information herein contained or in any other property listing or advertising materials. Any information provided regarding the Property is for informational purposes only, and cannot be relied upon for any purpose. No representations or warranties are made regarding any matter including, without limitation, the accuracy or completeness of any information or materials provided or any comments made by the auctioneer or by the Seller or by any other party, regarding the environmental, structural or mechanical condition of the Property. d. A deposit to bid of $25,000.00 must be left with the auctioneer prior to the sale. The deposit must be in the form of Certified U.S. Funds and made payable to Keenan Auction Company and increased to 10% of the final purchase price in 5 calendar days of the auction. The deposit to bid is nonrefundable as to the high bidder. Unsuccessful bidders’ deposits will be returned immediately after the auction. e. Taxes and Other Assessments: Except as provided elsewhere herein, all real estate taxes, including taxes for the current year and any unpaid real estate taxes for any prior year, and any other fees including water and sewer charges due to municipal or quasi-municipal corporations will be the responsibility of the Buyer. f. The balance of the purchase price will be due at the Closing of the sale of the Property, which shall occur on or before thirty (30) days from the date of the public sale. At the Closing, the Buyer shall pay the balance of the purchase price, in certified U.S. funds. g. The deed to the Property will be by Quitclaim Deed Without Covenant. The high bidder shall at his/her cost pay all real estate transfer taxes (including the Seller’s share, if any), whether assessed to purchaser or Seller. h. The sale is subject to all of the terms set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement, the form of which is included in the Property Information Package. i. If Buyer fails to pay the purchase price in full within the time set forth herein and/or fails to comply with any of the provisions of the Agreement, Seller and Auctioneer, in addition to all other remedies allowed by law or equity, may retain the full deposit as damages. In addition, the Property may be resold in any manner determined by the Seller, in its sole judgment and discretion, and to any party. Any deficiency, together with all expenses and costs of resale (including attorney’s fees) will be paid by the defaulting Buyer. If the Buyer defaults under this Agreement, in addition to other remedies, the Seller shall have the right to assign the Buyer’s rights under this Agreement to a third party. Page 47  j. The Seller and the auctioneer reserve the right, and subject to applicable provisions of Maine Law, to: (i) refuse to accept any irregular bids or bids that do not comply with the terms of sale; (ii) hold periodic recesses in the sale process; (iii) amend the terms of sale orally or in writing, as they deem to be in the best interest of the Seller. k. A record of bidding will be maintained by the Seller and/or the auctioneer for their own use. l. Seller, and its assigns, reserves the right to bid without making the required deposit and, if Seller, or its assigns, is the high bidder, to pay for the Property with a credit for amounts secured by the Mortgage. 3. Auction Procedure: Open and verbal. Unless otherwise stated, announcements made on the day of the sale will be subject to all printed material. The method, order of sale, and bidding increments shall be at the sole discretion of the auctioneer. The auctioneer will acknowledge the high bidder at the conclusion of the sale. The high bidder will be required to enter into a purchase and sale agreement with the Seller at the conclusion of the auction. 4. Disclaimer: All bidders are invited to inspect the Property and the public records pertaining thereto prior to making a bid. No warranties, guarantees or representations of any kind are made, and all warranties are disclaimed with respect to any improvements located on the Property, including improvements located underground, the location and/or boundaries of the Property or improvements thereon, title to the Property, environmental compliance, or compliance with any applicable zoning, land use or hazardous waste regulations, laws or ordinances. The Buyer shall assume responsibility and expense for any title search, title examination or title insurance. THE SELLER/AUCTIONEER EXPRESSLY AND SPECIFICALLY MAKES NO, AND SHALL MAKE NO, REPRESENTATIONS OR WARRANTIES REGARDING HAZARDOUS OR TOXIC WASTE, SUBSTANCES, MATTERS OR MATERIALS, AS THOSE TERMS MAY BE DEFINED FROM TIME TO TIME BY APPLICABLE STATE, LOCAL AND FEDERAL LAWS, STORED OR OTHERWISE LOCATED ON THE PROPERTY. 5. Risk of Loss: The risk of loss with respect to the Property shall be with the Buyer until the Closing shall occur. 6. Possession: Buyer shall only be entitled to possession at closing as set forth in the Purchase and Sale Agreement. 7. Applicable Law: You have signed a written binding contract agreeing to the Terms and Conditions of Sale, and understand that any bid you make falls under the Maine Auction Law, Title 11, Section 2-328 of the Uniform Commercial Code, and the Statute of Frauds. Maine auctions are under the jurisdiction of the State of Maine Department of Professional and Financial Regulations, Board of Licensure of Auctioneers, 35 State House Station, Augusta, Maine, 04330. 8. Bidder's Card: By signing for a bid number, the bidder has signed a written and binding contract agreeing to all of the terms and conditions set forth herein. If you do not agree with any of the terms or conditions set forth above, please return your bid number to the auctioneer immediately. 9. Absentee Bids: Absentee or Proxy Bids are subject to all Terms and Conditions of Sale as listed herein or announced at the public sale. Any party submitting a proxy bid must be available, or have a representative available, to execute a Purchase and Sale Agreement at the time of the Sale, and such representative must provide documentation satisfactory to Auctioneer and/or Seller that the representative is duly and appropriately authorized to act on behalf of the parties submitting the proxy bid. 10. Conflict With Purchase and Sale Agreement: In the event of a conflict between these Terms and Conditions of Sale and the terms of the Purchase and Sale Agreement executed by the Seller and the successful bidder, the Purchase and Sale Agreement shall control. 11. Public Auction Bid Price Disclosure: The Seller and Buyer authorize the Auctioneer, its agents and employees, to disclose the public auction bid prices to any party prior to the actual closing date, and in the event of a non-confirmed, canceled, or defaulted sale. Page 48 Page 49 7/10/25, 11:28 AM City of Portland Mail - Re: Purchase of City Owned Lot on Sumner Court Jessica Teesdale <jteesdale@portlandmaine.gov> Re: Purchase of City Owned Lot on Sumner Court Pamela Jack <pamjack1@gmail.com> Thu, Jul 10, 2025 at 10:59 AM To: Ethan Hipple <ehipple@portlandmaine.gov> Cc: landbank@portlandmaine.gov, Jessica Teesdale <jteesdale@portlandmaine.gov>, Jon Kachmar <jon.kachmar@gmail.com>, Devon Platte <devonplatte@gmail.com> Good Morning, Ethan: Thanks for your reply regarding our request to purchase a small portion of Land Bank property located adjacent to Sumner Court on Munjoy Hill. Yes, we would like to pursue this request, and welcome the opportunity to have this item added to the August 13, 2025, Land Bank agenda for you and the commission to discuss, thanks. The specific parcel we are interested in is currently part of a group of five lots with an address of "30 North Street rear,” which is the old rock quarry that runs between North Street and Sheridan Streets. The lot we are interested in is marked as 013 K013 on the attached tax map, and consists of 4,850 square feet, with some frontage on the north side of Sumner Court (a dirt lane that connects to North Street). Following up on your recommendation to demonstrate why this sale would be in the City’s best interest, here are a few points for you and the Land Bank Commission to consider: 1. This parcel may never be built upon due to the narrow 12’ width of Sumner Court, and also the steep topography of the parcel. Given these facts, the lot holds little to no value to most anyone else. As abutters and owners of 28 North Street, our interest in the property is to increase our off-street parking by two to three spaces on the small level portion on the south end of the parcel before it drops off. This would in turn create more open parking spots on (already congested) North Street, which would be a significant ongoing benefit to the neighborhood. 2. Additionally, we would also landscape and maintain the remainder of this overgrown parcel (which the City currently does not do). As a matter of fact, for many years people have been using the gully of this particular parcel as a dumping ground for trash, discarded furniture, computer monitors, yard waste, etc. Also, homeless people have been chased away from camping and growing marijuana on this site on a regular basis by us, other neighbors, and the Portland Police Department. Our goal is to improve and better maintain the space, stop the illegal dumping, camping and marijuana cultivation, reduce some of the petty property crime that currently plagues our area, and generally be good stewards of the land … all of which is a significant benefit to our Munjoy Hill neighborhood, and the City of Portland. 3. The general public does not use or even know about this underutilized "30 North Street rear" Land Bank property. As outlined in the Land Bank annual report, “The E11 land drops precipitously from the western side of North Street to the eastern side of Sheridan Street, making most of it unsuitable for development.” Also, the land is surrounded by private property with very limited access, rendering it essentially landlocked and unusable by the general public. In summary, given its topography and access issues, the property has no practical use beyond habitat and the aforementioned frequent dumping activity and homeless campers looking for an overgrown, wooded place to hide. 4. The proceeds from the sale of this parcel could be added to the annual Land Bank operating budget, thereby reducing the need to request those additional funds from the City operating budget, and allowing the Land Bank Commission to pursue and manage other more important, higher priority parcels that would be of greater benefit to the citizens of Portland. 5. Additionally, the City would collect our annual property taxes in perpetuity from the sale of this parcel, thereby adding to the annual City operating budget and potentially reducing the need for future property tax increases. 6. As you can see from the current irregular shape of the 013 K013 lot, the City actually has a history of selling portions of this same parcel to private individuals in our neighborhood. Specifically, 013 K070 was sold to a neighbor on 03/12/69 (Book 3077, Page 700), which has been used as unpaved off-street parking ever since. And 013 K069 was sold to a different neighbor on 5/17/2001 (Book 16312, Page 294), and is also now used as unpaved off-street parking. As previously mentioned, our intention is to do the same, extending this existing parking along the north side of Sumner Court by 2-3 spaces (for the benefit of our 28 North Street tenants), and generally cleaning up and maintaining the land going forward (which as avid gardeners, we love to do!). https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c89fc43190&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1837272468121511253&simpl=msg-f:1837272468121511253 1/2 Page 50 7/10/25, 11:28 AM City of Portland Mail - Re: Purchase of City Owned Lot on Sumner Court 7. Finally, the City owns an existing right of way along the entire west edge of the larger "30 North Street rear" Land Bank parcel, with access via Sumner Court to the south (and via the old Shailer School to the north). Thus, the sale of this particular 013 K013 parcel would have no negative impact on the City’s access to the remaining four Land Bank parcels from the southern end, and plenty of habitat would still remain between North and Sheridan Streets (if that is still a goal for this property). We would like to attend the August 13 meeting in person, if possible, so that we could be present to respond to any questions raised by the Land Bank Commission during discussion of this topic. Please let us know if this would be okay? Thanks very much! Regards, Pamela Jack & Devon Platte 28 North Street Portland [Quoted text hidden] [Quoted text hidden] Notice: Under Maine law, documents - including e-mails - in the possession of public officials or city employees about government business may be classified as public records. There are very few exceptions. As a result, please be advised that what is written in an e-mail could be released to the public and/or the media if requested. https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ik=c89fc43190&view=pt&search=all&permmsgid=msg-f:1837272468121511253&simpl=msg-f:1837272468121511253 2/2 Page 51 ​ ​ CITY OF PORTLAND​ CITY OF PORTLAND ​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department ​ Ethan Hipple, Director​ Alex Marshall, Parks Director Memorandum TO: Parks Commission and Land Bank Commission FROM: Alex Marshall, Parks Director, Parks, Recreation and Facilities Department SUBJECT: Parks Division Update DATE: June/July 2025 Parks Division Staffing ●​ Total Budgeted positions in Parks Division: 43 ●​ Vacancies: ○​ Forestry Supervisor ○​ Arborist ○​ Horticulturist ○​ Cemetery Grounds Maintainer Citywide Unhoused Report At this time, there are 40 encampments citywide, which is 3 fewer than this time in 2024 and 188 fewer than that of 2023. Of the 40 active tent sites, none of them are located on City property. Overall, in 2025, City Staff (primarily Rangers) have tagged and removed 384 tents citywide. Park Rangers continue to tag and remove between 5 and 20 tents from City land each week and conduct a thorough clean-up afterward with the help of other Parks staff or contractors. There continues to be a steady capacity available at the Homeless Services Center. Nathan Clifford Playground Reopening The Playgrounds Team, led by Keith “Tater” Forest, took on the replacement of the old Nathan Clifford School playground this Spring and Summer. With assistance from a local contractor, the Playgrounds Team removed the old equipment and will be opening up the new and improved playground this coming Friday the 15th. The creative solution for this neighborhood play space was to utilize a swingset recently upgraded at Deering Oaks playground as well as the Kiwanis Pool play structure that came out due to the pool’s reconstruction. Thank you team for making this project a reality for the community to enjoy! Forestry Spring Planting & Co-Op Program The Forestry Team planted a total of 125 trees this Spring as part of their annual tree planting program. The focus in 2025 was in the low tree equity score neighborhoods and surrounding areas such as continued efforts in Bayside. Additionally, of these 125 trees, there were 35 co-op trees planted across the city. Additional trees will be planted this Fall during a second surge to reach their annual goal of 150-200 trees. Court Resurfacing The Riverton Tennis Courts have been officially renovated into 6 dedicated pickleball courts and one 212 Canco Road, Suite A • Portland, Maine 04103 Page 52 • www.portlandmaine.gov parkscommission@portlandmaine.gov ​ ​ CITY OF PORTLAND​ CITY OF PORTLAND ​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department ​ Ethan Hipple, Director​ Alex Marshall, Parks Director multi-use tennis and pickleball facility. Additionally, the contractor for that project was also able to reconstruct the basketball courts at Lyman Moore, install sports coating at the Talbot Basketball Court and install the new half basketball court and pickleball court on Great Diamond Island. Back Cove Music Festival The Back Cove Music Festival occurred during the weekend of August 2nd and 3rd, 2025. Payson Park was transformed into a festival grounds where 8,000-10,000 people each day gathered to hear incredible music, and eat good food in the comfort of this wonderful park. After the festival concluded, the impacts were deemed to be very minimal to the park. Preble Field Reconstruction Back Cove South Stormwater Storage Project, which captures 3.4 million gallons of combined stormwater/sewer discharge during each rain event, has come to a close and the Fitness Course and Bathrooms have been opened up as of Friday, August 1st. The field remains fenced off until September 5 when there will be a Grand Opening Ceremony planned to celebrate the completion of this monumental project. Stay tuned for more details coming. Park Projects and Department Updates Staff are working on the following Park Improvement projects: ●​ Deering Oaks Park ADA Walkway improvements: Phase 3, providing ADA access to the wading ravine, was completed in the Summer of 2023. Phase 4, which is the sidewalk along Tennis Court Drive, is going out to bid later this Summer for a potential Fall 2025 or Spring 2026 construction. ●​ Riverton Preserve: Recreation improvement plans are in progress and will consist primarily of a trail network with other improvements. This project is intended to fulfill LWCF conversion requirements, and final approval of the improvement plan rests with the state and National Park Service, which has a public engagement process. ●​ Lower Western Prom Park Improvements: This project has been bid out and did not receive a bid within the allocated budget, so it will be revised and re-advertised in the coming months. ●​ Longfellow Elementary School Playground: Playground Equipment has been selected. The project went out to bid in the Spring of 2025 only to receive one bid substantially over the budget for the project. Portland School Staff and Park Project Managers are working through the next steps to keep this project going. ●​ Portland Harbor Common: This project went out to bid in the Spring of 2025 to receive one bidder. The contract is being worked through currently. ●​ Stroudwater Bridge: The funding gap has been met for this project thanks to a City Council approval of CIP funding this past Spring. The bid documents and construction drawings have all been completed and the project will be bid in the next few weeks. ●​ Public Restrooms: So far, the city has installed 15 new public restrooms citywide over the past 3 years. Recent modifications were done to the units at The Eastern Promenade, Commercial 212 Canco Road, Suite A • Portland, Maine 04103 Page 53 • www.portlandmaine.gov parkscommission@portlandmaine.gov ​ ​ CITY OF PORTLAND​ CITY OF PORTLAND ​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department​ Parks, Recreation & Facilities Department ​ Ethan Hipple, Director​ Alex Marshall, Parks Director St/Fish Pier, and Fox Field to include a vault for increased storage capacity. 4 more public restrooms are on the way with one at Lower Western Promenade, 1 at the Spring and High street parking lot, and 2 at the Eastern Promenade near the existing bathhouse. 212 Canco Road, Suite A • Portland, Maine 04103 Page 54 • www.portlandmaine.gov parkscommission@portlandmaine.gov 2025 Land Bank Project Assignments Scorecard Project Commissioner 1 Commissioner 2 Commissioner 3 Complete Status Davis Pines Jon Kachmar Alaina Chormann yes Waiting to hear soil survey to see what portion, if any, is developable. Mike has communicated with the real estate broker, there is an interest in selling the land minus the sunk costs. Lack of clarity on who actually Hope Ave. Michael Scrameyer Mike Carey Jon Kachmar yes owns it. TPL is getting involved, Jon will coordinate that. LBC is going to re-flagging these with TAPC - see purple lots on this map; Dan is preparing a letter of interest to Murray Street Daniel Herzlinger Simon Rucker yes go to the landowner. Mike has a letter for the landowners, he'll review with Jon (2-12-25). Mike had a site visit and has connected with Maura Price. Landowner has been unresponsive to Mike Redlon Michael Scrameyer Mike Carey yes so far on the Berry parcels. Rocky Hill Jon Kachmar Baxter Miatke yes Stroudwater Boat Launch Baxter Miatke City Staff/Jen Derice Stroudwater Pedestrian Bridge City Staff 2024 complete; was noticed properly and will be in front Annual Report Simon Rucker of City Council 2/24/25 meeting They are requesting, through Greg/EDC, that the remaining land goes into the Land Bank. First the property is owned by the City and is going out on the 0 Gray Road Jon Kachmar Mike Carey no market again to recoup costs for developers. Evan - 2024; Dan - 2021; Robert - 2022, Alaina - 2023; they checked minutes and sent project list to Jon. Jon will check his emails. Robert was not present at April Land Bank Map City Staff meeting to report. Page 55